CLASS II Device recall · Reported 1 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants recalled
Biomet is recalling Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1816-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74038
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Warsaw, IN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 26 May 2016
- Reported
- 1 Jun 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 1 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 1 Jun 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. cannula, surgical, general & plastic surgery and accessories
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.
Which lots are affected?
Part #'s 900360 900364 900360H 900360HI 900363H 900364I Lot #'s 606770 343280 420090 742780 763750 742780 565910 343280
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
13 other products · FDA event 74038This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants recalled.
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